UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned the organization could be on the brink of financial collapse unless major contributors, especially the United States, resume full payments, citing roughly $2.2 billion owed to the U.N.’s regular (core) budget. He said record unpaid dues (about $1.57 billion at end of 2025) and near-exhausted liquidity risk preventing execution of the $3.45 billion 2026 budget and could force the U.N. to run out of cash by July 2026. Guterres urged member states to honor obligations or reform antiquated rules that require returning unspent funds, and warned immediate action is needed to avoid paralysis and disruption. (apnews.com)